Silent night, holy night - a song is born

Silent Night, Holy Night – the story of a song

A Christmas MusiTextical by and with Klaus Sauerbeck and Reiner Kowalski.

Experience in a moving mix of music and text the creation story of "Silent Night, Holy Night", one of the world's best-known and beloved Christmas carols, which was created out of necessity in 1818 in Oberndorf near Salzburg by Joseph Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber and embarked on an incredible triumphal march around the world.

Dr. Klaus Sauerbeck tells the story of the song from the perspective of a good friend of Silent Night poet Joseph Mohr in a sensitive and empathetic manner - a story full of drama, emotion, and faith in God.

Between the stories, the well-known singer Reiner Kowalski, recognized from radio and television, will live interpret many familiar German Christmas songs that not only correspond to the exciting stories but also invite the audience to clap and sing along, creating a beautiful Christmas atmosphere in the church. 

Let yourself be taken into the world of Joseph Mohr while listening to the music and the texts and feel the magic of Christmas and the peace and joy of the Holy Night – here in Hintersee, where Joseph Mohr worked as a parish vicar for about nine years

This wonderful Christmas experience will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the parish church of Hintersee. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

Information and ticket sales: Tourism Association Fuschlseeregion +43 6226 8384 and hintersee@salzkammergut.at
Ticket price 15 Euro

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Afterwards, visit the small Advent market in Hintersee. In a contemplative setting, festive delicacies, handmade goods, and warming drinks await. The local folk music band Hintersee invites you to a musical Advent hour at 7:00 p.m. in the church.